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'Businesses will DIE': Petition started to STOP Reform's plans to scrap free parking in Northampton town centre at weekends
A petition has been started to stop West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) from scrapping free parking in Northampton town centre at weekends.
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Northampton butcher behind ‘booming’ one stop farmshop to launch second location very soon
A Northampton butcher behind a “booming” one stop farmshop is soon to launch a second location, which is an opportunity he could not turn down.
Meet the founder proud to run successful baking business in spite of chronic neurological condition
Meet the founder proud to run a successful baking business in Northampton in spite of the daily challenges caused by his chronic neurological condition.
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Long-standing cake and catering business founder launches popular cake shed at the end of her driveway
The founder of a long-standing cake and catering business has launched a cake shed at the end of her driveway in Northampton, which has already proved a roaring success.
WATCH: Northampton town centre traders stand united as parking increases stay despite Reform’s u-turn elsewhere
Northampton town centre traders came together to stand united this morning, following the news that West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has u-turned on plans to introduce new parking charges in three other towns.
Well-known pub in Northampton apologises after faulty car park camera fines unsuspecting motorists driving past its premises
A well-known pub in Northampton has apologised after its ANPR camera has been fining unsuspecting motorists driving past its premises.
‘Heartbeat of the team': Northampton gritter driver crowned South of England’s best
A dedicated Northamptonshire gritter driver who also serves as an on-call firefighter has been named South of England Gritter Driver of the Year in a new national awards scheme.
Northampton’s two Labour MPs decline to comment on their national party’s handling of Peter Mandelson and his links to notorious paedophile Jeffrey Epstein
Northampton’s two Labour MPs have declined to comment on their national party’s handling of Peter Mandelson, following reports he shared sensitive government information with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.
'It'll be a stab in the heart to already struggling businesses': Opposition councillors react to Reform's plans to scrap free weekend parking in Northampton
'It'll be a stab in the heart to already struggling businesses,’ says opposition in response to Reform’s proposals to scrap free parking in Northampton town centre on weekends.
Burton Latimer woman now living near Corby banned from keeping animals for 10 years after 'awful' discovery
A 58-year-old woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years following a tip-off to Northamptonshire Police.
CCTV image released after laptop stolen from bag hanging on e-scooter outside of Northampton supermarket
A CCTV image has been released after a laptop was stolen from a bag hanging on the handlebars of an e-scooter parked outside of a Northampton supermarket.
Man who exposed himself at Northampton train station jailed for 20 weeks
A 64-year-old man convicted of exposing himself at Northampton train station has been jailed for 20 weeks and placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for seven years, police have revealed.
Three charities unite to help 50 Northamptonshire families eat healthier
Three Northamptonshire charities have joined forces to help families improve their health and wellbeing through cooking, as a new report highlights the impact of a community-led food project.
Diary of an MP - Building confidence in Northamptonshire
One of the best parts of this job is seeing, up close, the ambition and confidence that exists across our county.
'Frustrated and disappointed': Town centre business group calls for rethink on Northampton car parking charges
Northampton Town Centre BID says it is “frustrating and disappointing” that traders’ concerns over car parking charge increases appear to have been ignored.
Major road in and out of Northampton to CLOSE TONIGHT for repair work
A major road in and out of Northampton is set to close tonight for repair work.
15 objections as major plans unveiled to build 26 'high-quality' homes as extension to quiet Northamptonshire village
Major plans have been unveiled to build 26 homes as an extension to a quiet Northamptonshire village.
‘We’re going to pay for it’: Northampton town centre businesses as parking increases stay despite Reform’s u-turn in other towns
A variety of Northampton town centre businesses have shared their outrage following West Northamptonshire Council’s u-turn on plans to introduce new parking charges in three market towns.
New family camping zone unveiled at Billing Aquadrome after major investment
Camping is set to return to Billing Aquadrome for the 2026 season, with a new family-focused area forming part of the park’s ongoing regeneration.
Prolific thief wanted in connection with Wellingborough van theft
Northants Police have issued a wanted appeal for Patrick Cawley, after a van was taken from a street in Wellingborough last month.